HR4493Introduced

Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-17
Introduced
17
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Maxine Dexter
Maxine Dexter
Democrat · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 97.4% (548 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/D000635

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (17)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549)

2025-07-22

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish climate change as a public health emergency and likely direct federal health agencies to develop programs addressing health risks from climate impacts like extreme heat, air pollution, and disease spread. It would probably fund research, training, and community health initiatives to help doctors and public health officials prepare for and respond to climate-related health threats affecting patients across the country.

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Subjects

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